Are you interested in getting a B.A. in Philosophy? Begin your study at IU East and seamlessly transfer to another IU regional campus to complete the philosophy degree through a program called the humanities collective! There are no additional costs associated with the program and you don’t even have to move or physically attend classes on another campus. How does it work?
Think Deeper: Your Path to a Philosophy Degree
The Value of Studying Philosophy
Studying philosophy teaches students valuable skills that help prepare them for graduate school or for a wide variety of jobs upon graduation.
Some skills developed by philosophy majors include “critical thinking, problem-solving, speaking, writing, research, and organization”.
The skills they learn help them to expand their minds and think in more open-minded ways, approaching situations with the mindset that there is no single right answer. This mindset, in turn, helps them to solve problems in creative ways.
Students who major in philosophy have the option to specialize in specific philosophical areas such as education, science, humanities, the arts, ethics and morality, politics, and cognition.
Potential Job Opportunities
According to payscale.com, some potential jobs with a degree including philosophy, along with their median annual salaries, include the following:
$62,870High School Teacher
$52,920Paralegal
$121,220Human Resources Manager
People with a degree in philosophy are not limited - they can find a career in almost any field because of the skills they develop during their study of philosophy.
Minor in philosophy
The minor in philosophy is a valuable addition to any major. Those especially enhanced by its caliber and content are: Psychology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education, Business, Pre-Law and Pre-Med.
Academic Opportunities
Students who minor in Philosophy become part of a close knit group of scholars who are leaders in the classroom, on campus, and in their communities. As minors in the discipline, they will enjoy individual guidance and mentorship from faculty experts in the field, as well as generous opportunities for self-designed, independent study, Undergraduate Research publication and presentation, and class-based experiences in Community Engagement and Service-Learning.
How does it work?
- Enroll in the B.A. in Humanities program here at IU East, complete your general education requirements and at least half of the credits required for the Philosophy major. Your advisor can help ensure you're on the right track.
- Complete the seamless intercampus transfer process to one of the regional campuses that offer the B.A. in Philosophy (IU Northwest, IU South Bend, or IU Southeast).
- Take the remaining courses at your new campus (online or in-person). At least 10 credit hours are required to be taken at the degree-granting campus.
- Graduate with a B.A. in Philosophy!
Because dialogue is so critical to philosophical inquiry and analysis, 21 hours in the major must be in face-to-face or synchronous videoconferencing courses.
Example Pathways
If you choose to transfer to IU Northwest, you'll work with your advisor to ensure you're prepared to meet their B.A. in Philosophy degree requirements.
Courses taken at IU East (18 credit hours)
- PHIL-P 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL-P 140 Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL-P 105 Critical Thinking
- PHIL-P 371 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- PHIL-P 448 Seminar in American Philosophy
Courses taken at IU Northwest (12 credit hours)
- Three history of philosophy courses
- One course in 20th century philosophy
If you choose to transfer to IU South Bend, you'll work with your advisor to ensure you're prepared to meet their B.A. in Philosophy degree requirements.
Courses taken at IU East (15 credit hours)
- PHIL-P 140 Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL-P 105 Critical Thinking
- PHIL-P 371 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- PHIL-P 448 Seminar in American Philosophy
Courses taken at IU South Bend (13-15 credit hours)
- Two history of philosophy courses
- One elective course
- PHIL-P 250
- PHIL-P 495/497 (1-3 credits)
If you choose to transfer to IU Southeast, you'll work with your advisor to ensure you're prepared to meet their B.A. in Philosophy degree requirements.
Courses taken at IU East (15 credit hours)
- PHIL-P 140 Introduction to Ethics
- PHIL-P 105 Critical Thinking
- PHIL-P 371 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- PHIL-P 448 Seminar in American Philosophy
Courses taken at IU Southeast (13-16 credit hours)
- Two history of philosophy courses
- One course in Asian, Chinese, of feminist philosophy
- PHIL-P 333
- PHIL-P 495 (1-4 credits)
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